[Massa Bboy Newb]

Okay .. i started my toprock about 2 weeks ago. it took me literally 5 mins... if u ever go to an arcade.. play DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) that game is off tha hizzy. U learn to get in the beat and that makes toprock.. If u can dance to the beat then u know how to move ur feet ... Who else plays DDR ?

[Liu]

It's no different than finding the beat by clapping.

If anything, i'd say DDR is a bad influence on top rockin' because of the restraints. On top of that, the steps that you play to barely constitute as dance stepping -- its hard as hell to dance to.

[Massa Bboy Newb]

You might be right.. but , some people might learn faster... like if i hear a song i can top rock to that beat.. so smooth like butta on toasted bread. But neway i dont just bboy.. i dance and ddr helped me learn how to get in the beat accuratly.. . Toprock doesnt look any good if u just dancing around even if u got moves

[$ált¥]

call me a noob (couse i am ) but what is DDR?....

[Massa Bboy Newb]

DDR stands for Dance Dance Revelution.. iTs a dancing game where people dance on squares.. it looks gay at first.. CUz that was my first response. but its actually really good. Try it when ur at an arcade.. and remember its all about the beat.

[Forensyx]

If you live in europe, it will be called dancing stage megamix, loadsa ____mixes

Im good at this but my top rock is useless, i should be getting a ebcam soon so you will see.

[Massa Bboy Newb]

hi. Ummmn DDR doesnt teach u TopRock...... it teaches you the beat of songs. so ur not just toprockin off beat. cuz if u do u look like a total dumbass, and toprock is really fun if u can do it right :0

[Goose]

DDR could only help a FEW people...

and by a few i mean those few who are so hopeless in finding a beat that they need a flashy videogame to teach them.

All one does in DDR is "UP, DOWN, LEFT, LEFT, UP-RIGHT, DOWN-LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT-RIGHT, UP-RIGHT-LEFT-DOWN-RIGHT-LEFT-UP-DOWN, RIGHT-LEFT, RIGHT-LEFT, FREEEEEEZE!"

And that's it! That's all they do! (Haha, guess who never got higher than a 'C' score in DDR... I guess I AM kind of bitter lol) If you could go on Kazaa and download the music, that would be even better than wasting money on the damn game.

Or, give your fingers an exercise and play it online for free at http://www.flashflashrevolution.com . Learn a beat there.

But if you could get a nice lookin top with DDR, then I congratulate you.

[Massa Bboy Newb]

Sorry... but ur wrong and right.. i think u play low lvls.. but u are still right it might help some people who are seeking beat. but. its just a fun game if u know a beat play DDR. u lose lots of weight...
Im playing it now and ive been playing for an hour on heavy and i have lost 535 Calories. on workout mode. more than u can do in a gym most of the time. its cardiovascular. Besides its fun! So u can enjoy it. instead of runing on a tredmill.

[Liu]

I've been playing DDR for a seriously long time -- if you don't believe me... I have videos of prominent tournaments that I've placed in while living in Northern California.

I still stand by my word -- it's easier to just find the beat by clapping. I'd say DDR has a more negative affect on your dancing abilities. My girlfriend says whenever I do the cha-cha, it looks like i'm stepping like I step in DDR. I'm trying to get rid of this habit by top rockin' more.

[ultraman__26]

i play ddr too.it will help in toprock when you do hand movements.pz

[slyced_bred]

Originally posted by ultraman__26
i play ddr too.it will help in toprock when you do hand movements.pz

no it wont.

nuff said PZ PZ PZ PZ PZ <---- ultimate laziness

[Massa Bboy Newb]

AListen DDR rape any other game.. Rape(Own). Hehe jsut in case. but Its a good fun work out and u cant find a beat by claping. are U jokeing? yeah in some songs htat have a strong back ground but what about techno? and lots of songs that swich beat rythms.. thats what i thought . but ur right lol it can only help some people.

[$ált¥]

aight thanx....wel if it helps or not theres only one way to figure it out init ...think il try this...i could use any help with my toprock and stuff, that i can get

[Liu]

Originally posted by Massa Bboy Newb
AListen DDR rape any other game.. Rape(Own). Hehe jsut in case. but Its a good fun work out and u cant find a beat by claping. are U jokeing? yeah in some songs htat have a strong back ground but what about techno? and lots of songs that swich beat rythms.. thats what i thought . but ur right lol it can only help some people.

DDR is a fun game and a fun work out; in no way am I bashing it, as i've told you that I used to compete in tournaments.

Uh... yes you can find the beat by clapping -- you must be on crack if you think otherwise. A lot of songs may switch rhythm (You have beat confused with rhythm), but not much modern songs do that. Western music (mideval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic) switch their time signature more than modern day. So it doesn't take much to "find" the beat by clapping. In fact, I don't think you have any clue what "beat" is, because it's hardly limited to bass. Go study some musical theory and musical history.

Don't play DDR to try to improve your top rock, because it's hardly going to help you. It's like trying to play beatmania to improve your DJ'ing skills.

You're better off doing top-rocking to improve your top-rocking skills.